Kolobok

5 María Zambrano - 2 months ago

The food here is delicious. It's preparation and seasoning pleased both my husband and I. We will definitely go again next time we're in the city.

4 Rachel Chen - 2 years ago

This was my first experience going to a Russian restaurants. While looking at the menu I was pleased to see many vegetarian options.

I ordered the sopa borsch vegetariana with beets, cabbage, potatoes, carrots onions and cream. Vas very excited to see such a healthg option. It had no cream but I didn't mind as I like to cut back on animal foods when I can. It was honestly so good and I felt so healthy as I was eating it. It also went really well with the bread and butter with was soft and fresh tasting.

My partner ordered some fried empanadas including the spinach and cheese, salted cottage cheese and the cabbage with meat. I had half of the spinach one but found the cottage cheese one too heavy after one bite. I appreciated how light and fluffy the spinach empanada was but I would not order much of it since I generally avoid all fried foods.

My partner also ordered the Kvas which is a fermented bread beverage. When tasting it was somewhat reminiscent of a cross between beer and kombucha but a bit more sour - definitely an acquired taste - I didn't dislike it but I didn't particularly like how strong it was and it made me a little bit nauseous when having it with my meal since it overpowered the delicate flavors of the borscht. Perhaps it would be better with another meal. I still appreciate it being on the menu due to the health promoting aspects if it but would caution on those unfamiliar with the beverage. My partner even became noticeably tipsy and flushed while having a few sips of it (see picture). Perhaps this is not an alcohol drink in Russian standards but it may be enough for sone people to start noticing an effect.

We both really liked the lime water which had the right amount of sweetness and perfect amount of lime without being overpowering. A little disappointed that it did not have very many chia seeds in it however since it was listed on the menu with chia seeds. There may have been 5 chia seeds total.

Overall I was glad I came here since I liked my meal and would definitely order the borscht again but some of the foods are not my cup of tea. Still, there are many options so should have something for everyone to enjoy.

3 Chris Woodward - 4 months ago

Honey cake dessert was wonderful. Main dishes weren't so spectacular. Didn't taste fresh, seemed like warmed up leftovers.

5 Sean Lawrence - 3 years ago

Who would have thought that one of the best meals I've had in CDMX would be at a little Russian place where they play Russia-related youtube videos (with sound) on the tvs around the restaurant? The staff was very pleasant and accommodating, specifically Guillermo. We were welcomed and immediately treated with the loveliest rye bread I've had in a long time. The beer selection is somewhat small, but very good. I had a Russian stout (which turned out to be a 10% abv imperial) that went perfectly with the stuffed cabbage I ordered. You must get their honey cake for dessert too!

4 Pia - 8 months ago

Food feels homemade. I didn’t like the borscht but the pelmeni Russian dumplings were good.

5 Scott St. Clair - a year ago

Delicious meal, one of the best I’ve had in CDMX. The kvass leaked a bit on delivery and caused the bag to rip, but that wasn’t enough to knock off a star. The borscht was hearty and full of flavour, it paired well with the delicious rye bread they provided. The golubtsy (stuffed cabbage) was well made, the cabbage soft, but the meat not over-cooked. The real standout was the medovik rebanada (honey cake) which was to die for, it tastes like what I think graham crackers will taste like in heaven, with a light texture and a sweetness that is not overpowering.

5 d dean - 8 months ago

Living nearby temporarily, I started coming here to buy piroshki at the carryout window. Really good! I haven't tried anything else, though. A gander at the menu, and I thought the prices could be better for what it is. Still, I'll be back!